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About Financial Affairs

The financial management of the University of Alabama at Birmingham is the focal point of UAB Financial Affairs. Financial Affairs manages financial operations by:

  • Communicating financial policies and procedures
  • Receiving and depositing University funds
  • Overseeing the University’s payroll
  • Ensuring settlement of University payments and commitments
  • Maintaining budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting systems
  • Ensuring compliance with State/Federal financial regulations and tax laws
  • Preserving University assets and reporting
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  • Overtime Tax Exemption for Non-Exempt (Bi-Weekly paid) Employees

    Starting on or after January 1, 2024, Non-Exempt (Bi-weekly paid) employees will receive a withholding exemption from Alabama state taxes on overtime wages. Additional information can be found here.

    What's New in Financial Affairs?

    Effective October 1, 2023, UAB will amend the In-State Travel Guidelines to allow, with PRE-APPROVAL, reimbursement of actual and necessary out of pocket expenses incurred in the course of UAB business.

    Financial Affairs Leadership

    Chief Financial Officer and Associate Vice President of Financial Affairs

    Stephanie Mullins has been Chief Financial Officer and Associate Vice President of Financial Affairs since September 2016. As CFO, Mullins manages the departments, systems, and delivery of communication and training related to UAB financial policies, guidelines, and procedures.

    The CFO serves as the direct point of contact for the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration to the University of Alabama System Office, UA System Office of Counsel, UA System and UA sister campuses, as well as other affiliated entities as it relates to the financial integrity and fiscal responsibility of UAB.

    Department Leadership

    The Division of Financial Affairs is organized into six areas of focus:

    Budget Administration and Reporting • Payroll, Cost Analysis, and Asset Management • Procurement • Treasury • Controller’s Office • University Contracts

    Andy Hollis

    Andy Hollis

    Assistant VP - Financial Affairs
    Asset Management, Budget Administration, Cost & Payroll

    Bernard Mays

    Bernard Mays

    Assistant VP - Controller
    Controller's Office

    Ron Collins

    Ron Collins

    Executive Director - Procurement
    Procurement

    Robin Lucas

    Robin Lucas

    Administrative Director - Financial Affairs
    Financial Affairs Training & HR

    Libby Morgan

    Libby Morgan

    Assistant VP - Treasurer
    Treasury

    Rachel Jones

    Rachel Jones

    Director
    University Contracts

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